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Mission Statement:
Adding value to America through a youth program that raises the interest and improves the knowledge and skills of at-risk youth in math, science, and technology by exposing them to the technological environment and the positive role models found on military bases and installations.
History:
Began in 1990 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan
Original funding through a grant from the Kellogg Foundation
DoD funding made available in 1993
Six additional Academies were started at National Guard sites across the nation
Growth:
54 Academies in 33 states, the District of Columbia, & Puerto Rico
Reaching over 50,000 students annually, working with over 900 schools in 200 school districts.
3 outreach programs to American Indians in SD, MS, & OK
Student Academy: 4 or 5-day program
20-25 hour curriculum
Exciting hands-on activities taught by military volunteers and certified teachers
Only program that introduces 5th grade student to computer aided design engineering
Population Served:
Historically under-represented in STEM careers
Inner-city and/or rural Racial or ethnic minorities Disabled Socio-economically
disadvantage Schools with low academic
performance scores
Core Curriculum Areas:
Newton’s Laws of Motion Four Forces of Flight Bernoulli’s Principle Model Rocketry Aircraft Control Surfaces
& Components Properties of Air Avoiding Substance
Abuse Development,
Innovation, & Use of Technology
Properties & States of Matter
Flight Simulation Space Exploration Goal Setting Teamwork
Program Efficacy: Pre/post test show gain of 6.34
points
Attitudes of all participants shift dramatically towards the positive
Youth leave with feeling of empowerment
Commanders have positive perception of the program